DESCRIPTION [Top]
Political science is the study of government, politics, and public policy. Typical subjects include American political institutions, political parties, interest groups, public administration and law, international politics, and comparative politics. Students typically seek graduate degrees to pursue careers in politics, law, government, college teaching, nonprofit organizations, and business. UNCG offers a BA in Political Science. Teacher certification in social studies is also available. In the list below, the career areas in high demand are in boldface type. For more information on the Political Science major contact Ruth H. DeHoog in 237 Graham, or visit www.uncg.edu/psc.
CAREER IDEAS [Top]
Campaign
Manager
City Manager
Community Developer
Congressional Assistant
Court Administrator
Development Officer
Editor
Foreign Service Officer
Governmental Affairs Officer
Grassroots Community Organizer
Grant Writer
Housing Specialist
Human Resources Analyst
Import/Export Agent
City Manager
Community Developer
Congressional Assistant
Court Administrator
Development Officer
Editor
Foreign Service Officer
Governmental Affairs Officer
Grassroots Community Organizer
Grant Writer
Housing Specialist
Human Resources Analyst
Import/Export Agent
Intelligence
Specialist
International Trade Consultant
International Affairs Analyst
Journalist
Judge
Labor Union Organizer
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Legislator
Legislative Aide
Librarian
Lobbyist
Local Government Official
International Trade Consultant
International Affairs Analyst
Journalist
Judge
Labor Union Organizer
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Legislator
Legislative Aide
Librarian
Lobbyist
Local Government Official
Military Officer
Non-Profit Executive Director
Policy Analyst
Political Scientist
Program Evaluator
Program Manager
Public Administrator
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Consultant
Radio/TV Announcer
Teacher (HS/College)
Urban Planner
Non-Profit Executive Director
Policy Analyst
Political Scientist
Program Evaluator
Program Manager
Public Administrator
Public Information Officer
Public Relations Consultant
Radio/TV Announcer
Teacher (HS/College)
Urban Planner
WORK SETTINGS [Top]
Archives
Businesses (Corporate
Government Affairs Offices)
Chambers of Commerce
City, County or State Governments
Community Development Agencies
Colleges & Universities
Consultants
Congress
Correctional Institutions
Court Systems
Economic Development Organizations
Businesses (Corporate
Government Affairs Offices)
Chambers of Commerce
City, County or State Governments
Community Development Agencies
Colleges & Universities
Consultants
Congress
Correctional Institutions
Court Systems
Economic Development Organizations
Educational Institutions
Environmental Advocasy Agencies
Federal Government Agencies (Defense Dept., FBI, FTC, Foreign Service, HUD, Labor Dept.)
Foundations
Historical Societies
Import/Export Companies
Labor Unions
Libraries
Lobbying Organizations
Market Research Depts. & Firms
Museums
Non-Profit Organizations
Environmental Advocasy Agencies
Federal Government Agencies (Defense Dept., FBI, FTC, Foreign Service, HUD, Labor Dept.)
Foundations
Historical Societies
Import/Export Companies
Labor Unions
Libraries
Lobbying Organizations
Market Research Depts. & Firms
Museums
Non-Profit Organizations
Political Parties
Pring & Online News Organizations
Professional Associations
Professional Journals
Public & Private Schools
Publishing Companies
Research Institutes & Think Tanks
Social Justice Organizations
Social Service Agencies
State Legislatures
Pring & Online News Organizations
Professional Associations
Professional Journals
Public & Private Schools
Publishing Companies
Research Institutes & Think Tanks
Social Justice Organizations
Social Service Agencies
State Legislatures
USEFUL WEBSITES [Top]
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE (336) 334-5454
FAX (336) 334-5185
EMAIL career_services@uncg.edu